Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 127 1431 32 36 1104 60 223 159 255 184 41 184 Future Volume (veh/h) 127 1431 32 36 1104 60 223 159 255 184 41 184 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 138 1555 35 39 1200 65 242 173 277 200 45 200 Peak Hour Factor 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Cap, veh/h 173 2224 50 52 1808 98 286 376 319 242 330 280 Arrive On Green 0.10 0.43 0.43 0.03 0.36 0.36 0.16 0.20 0.20 0.14 0.18 0.18 Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 5138 116 1781 4958 268 1781 1870 1585 1781 1870 1585 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 138 1030 560 39 824 441 242 173 277 200 45 200 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1781 1702 1850 1781 1702 1822 1781 1870 1585 1781 1870 1585 Q Serve(g_s), s 6.0 19.6 19.6 1.7 16.1 16.1 10.5 6.5 13.5 8.7 1.6 9.5 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 6.0 19.6 19.6 1.7 16.1 16.1 10.5 6.5 13.5 8.7 1.6 9.5 Prop In Lane 1.00 0.06 1.00 0.15 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 173 1473 801 52 1241 664 286 376 319 242 330 280 V/C Ratio(X) 0.80 0.70 0.70 0.75 0.66 0.66 0.85 0.46 0.87 0.83 0.14 0.72 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 246 1473 801 134 1241 664 403 423 359 358 376 319 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 35.1 18.3 18.3 38.3 21.2 21.2 32.4 28.0 30.8 33.4 27.6 30.9 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 11.3 2.8 5.0 19.6 2.8 5.2 11.1 0.9 18.4 9.7 0.2 6.4 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 3.1 7.7 8.9 1.0 6.5 7.5 5.3 2.9 6.6 4.3 0.7 4.0 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 46.4 21.1 23.4 57.9 24.0 26.4 43.6 28.8 49.2 43.1 27.8 37.3 LnGrp LOS D C C E C C D C D D C D
Approach Vol, veh/h 1728 1304 692 445
Approach Delay, s/veh 23.9 25.8 42.1 38.9
Approach LOS C C D D
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 6.3 38.4 16.8 18.0 11.7 33.0 14.8 20.0 Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 6.0 34.0 18.0 16.0 11.0 29.0 16.0 18.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 3.7 21.6 12.5 11.5 8.0 18.1 10.7 15.5 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 8.2 0.3 0.4 0.1 6.1 0.2 0.5 Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 29.1
HCM 6th LOS C
ATTACHMENT D
PM PEAK HOUR CAPACITY ANALYSIS OF PCH AND NARBONNE AVE
1 TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lina Hernandez, Senior Management Analyst
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2023
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of the Possible Relocation and Improvements to the Circle of Honor program and Consideration of the nomination of Ben Traina
RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and provide direction regarding options for relocation and improvements to the Circle of Honor monument and discuss and consider the nomination of Ben Traina for the Circle of Honor.
BACKGROUND
The City Council approved the Circle of Honor policy (attached to this staff report) on July 7, 2008, as an alternative to naming city facilities or other city assets after prominent Lomitians who have made significant contributions to the community. On October 6, 2008, the City Council approved the location and inscription of the Circle of Honor plaque that summarizes the purpose and objective of the action.
The City Council approved the first name plaque within the Circle of Honor in 2009 for Jim Cole, former Councilmember and local Lomita historian and a second plaque in 2017 for Margaret Estrada, former Councilmember and Mayor, and community advocate.
The City Council approved a memorial in honor of the late Tim King adjacent to the Circle of Honor on June 20, 2011.
At its meeting of May 2, 2023, the City Council approved the inclusion of Ken Blackwood in the Lomita Circle of Honor for his significant local civic achievements and outstanding service to the city. At the same meeting, the City Council directed staff to return with a discussion item about the location and aesthetics of the plaques within the Circle of Honor.
Item No. SCH 8c
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2 On June 15, 2023, the city received a new nomination to recognize Ben Traina in the Lomita Circle of Honor.
DISCUSSION
Nomination of Ben Traina to the Circle of Honor
The criteria and nomination process for induction into the Circle of Honor set in 2008 are as follows:
• Prominent community figures who have displayed significant local civic achievement, historical importance and/or outstanding City service to the City of Lomita.
• Any Lomita resident may petition for the induction of another Lomita resident into the Circle of Honor. The petition shall contain a minimum of 20 Lomita residents in support of the nomination.
• A majority vote of the City Council is required for approval.
As stated in the nomination papers, among Mr. Traina’s accomplishments include:
• Serving on the City Council for eight (8) years including service as Mayor on two occasions.
• Increasing openness and transparency by initiating the annual “State of the City” address in 1999, and televising City Council Meetings,
• Bringing back the Founders Day fireworks show, establishing the Jim Thorpe 5K, helping keep youth activity fees low for Lomita residents, and securing a lease for the Lomita Little League to use the Navy fields. • Securing funding, implementing spending limits, negotiated advantageous terms for city contracts to contain costs.
• Serving on the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, the Southern California Joint Powers Authority, and LA County Sanitation District.
Additional information regarding Mr. Traina’s nomination is attached to this staff report.
Current Location and Name Plaques in the Circle of Honor The Circle of Honor is currently located in front of City Hall in a square-shaped area shared with a time capsule that was sealed and dedicated on July 5, 1976. The time capsule is scheduled to be unearthed on July 4, 2026. At this time, the size of the capsule is unknown and whether its removal could potentially damage the plaques currently located within the Circle of Honor location. Another consideration about the current location of the Circle of Honor is that the city may be required to remove the 3 turf in the future and the landscape may be reworked to address drought conditions/water conservation.
The following images show the current location of the Circle of Honor with the two plaques in the ground and the time capsule in the bottom right, and the memorial for Tim King just south of that location.
Possible Options for Consideration
In an effort to highlight the existing and potentially new name plaques and the intended recognitions, a curved wall could be installed at the current location behind the Circle of Honor plaque, on the east side of the area. The curved wall would match the circle theme and the current plaques from the ground could potentially be reused and relocated on the wall. This option would make the Circle of Honor highly visible.
The Tim King memorial would not be impacted.
4 A second outdoor option could be to use the existing circular benches around the civic center stage area to the west of the existing Circle of Honor location. The current plaques could potentially be reused and relocated along the benches that form the circle around the stage area.
The Tim King memorial would not be impacted.
A different concept would be the use of wall art. This option could work indoors or outdoors. It is unlikely that the current name plaques could be reused. The Tim King memorial could remain at its current location. Additional rings could be added to the Circle of Honor to include additional recipients.
Based on City Council’s direction, design and related costs could be brought back for consideration and the current policy would be updated for Council approval.
Staff has been in contact with petitioner Margaret Estrada regarding the approved plaque for Ken Blackwood and the nomination for Ben Traina and she has agreed to 5 wait on the outcome of today’s meeting before proceeding with the purchase of a name plaque(s).
OPTIONS:
1. Give staff further direction.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this discussion. Currently, the cost of the plaque and installation within the Circle of Honor will be borne by the petitioner. Should the City Council consider changes to the plaques and/or location, there could be material, installation, and labor costs dependent upon the direction provided.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Circle of Honor Policy
2. Nomination Form and Related Documentation
Reviewed by: Approved by:
__________________________
Gary Y. Sugano Ryan Smoot
Assistant City Manager City Manager
Prepared by:
__________________________
Lina Hernandez
Senior Management Analyst
Policy adopted July 7, 2008
POLICY FOR INDUCTION INTO THE
LOMITA CIRCLE OF HONOR
Purpose
The Circle of Honor is proposed to serve as an alternative to the practice of naming facilities or city assets after people. The City of Lomita has a limited number of city-owned facilities, and this method of recognition is a worthwhile medium to spotlight the work of people from the community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make Lomita a great place to live, work, and play.
Location
The Circle of Honor will be prominently located in the outdoor rotunda area in front of Lomita City Hall which connects the stage where city events are conducted throughout the year. The recognition will consist of a standardized plaque embedded in the sidewalk that defines the rotunda area.
Nominations
It is hereby established that, in inducting any individuals into the Lomita Circle of Honor, the City Council will provide final approval.
Consideration shall only be given to prominent community figures who have displayed significant local civic achievement, historical importance and/or outstanding City service to the City of Lomita. Said individual(s) shall not hold public office at the time of the naming action.
Any resident may petition for the induction of a resident into the Lomita Hall of Honor. The petition shall contain the names of at least twenty (20) Lomita residents in support of such induction. The petition shall be attached to a City Nomination form that is provided by the City of Lomita. (See attached) Upon receiving said petition, the City Council shall hold a public meeting to consider the request.
All approvals require a majority vote of the City Council.
Recognition Plaque
A standardized plaque for inductees will need to be developed and costs associated with purchase and installation identified for Council consideration and approval. The petitioner (initiator of petition) shall be responsible for all costs associated with the purchase and installation of Recognition Plaque in the Lomita Circle of Honor. An installation fee shall be made payable to the City of Lomita upon approval of entry into the Lomita Circle of Honor and prior to installing plaque.
Attachment No. 1
Attachment No.2
1 TO: City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Laura MacMorran, Associate Planner
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2023
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of Final Tract Map No. 78233 (26016 Oak Street)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 78233 and find the request exempt from the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA).
BACKGROUND
The City of Lomita received communication from Quantum Consulting, Inc., the City’s engineering consultant, and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department recommending approval of a Final Map (subdivision) for nine new residential condominium units on a 23,417-square-foot lot (after right-of-way dedication) located at 26016 Oak Street in the RVD-2500 (Residential Variable Density) Zone. City Council approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 78233 on August 3, 2021, and found it exempt from CEQA. The City’s Public Works Department and Planning Division reviewed the map and requirements per LMC Title XI Chapter 2, and it is recommended that the City Council adopt the following motion.
1. Make findings as follows:
a. That the subdivision has met and performed all applicable requirements and conditions imposed pursuant to State Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Section 66410, et seq.) and the City's subdivision ordinances; and
b. That the proposed subdivision is in substantial compliance with the previously approved tentative map; and
c. That division and development of the property is in the manner set forth Item No. PH 9a
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
2 on the approved tentative map for this subdivision, will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of any right of way or easements owned by any public entity and/or public utility in accordance with Section 66445(e) of the State Subdivision Map Act.
2. Approve the final map for Tract Map No. 78233.
3. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of Tract Map No. 78233 the certificate that embodies the approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive fees from the issuance of building and related permits for the proposed development.
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution
2. Tract Map No. 78233
Reviewed by: Approved by:
Brianna Rindge, AICP Ryan Smoot
Community and Economic Development City Manager
Director
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
_____________________
Laura MacMorran Gary Sugano
Associate Planner Assistant City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 78233 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF NINE CONDOMINIUM RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON A 7,500-SQUAREFOOT LOT, LOCATED AT 26016 OAK STREET IN THE RESIDENTIAL VARIABLE DENSITY 2500 ZONE (RVD-2500) FILED BY GRANVIA
INVESTMENTS INC., 1981 ARTESIA BLVD. #8, REDONDO BEACH,
CALIFORNIA
Section 1. Recitals
A. The City Council of the City of Lomita has considered an application for a Tract Map No. 78233 (Exhibit A) for the development of nine condominium residential units with a maximum height of 25 feet 6 inches on a 23,417-square-foot lot, located at 26016 Oak Street in the Residential Variable Density 2500 zone (RVD2500). Filed by Granvia Investments, Inc., 1981 Artesia Blvd. #8, Redondo Beach, California (“Applicant”).
B. On July 18, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and accepted testimony for and against the proposed project.
C. On August 3, 2021, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and accepted testimony for and against the Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 78233 and adopted Resolution 2021-29.
D. On June 14, 2021, Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on and accepted testimony for and against the proposed project and recommended approval of the project.
E. Said map has been recommended by the City’s Engineer and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department.
F. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
G. In accordance with the proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA. Section 15332 exempts those projects which: (1) are consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies (as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations); (2) occur within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; (3) have no value as a habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; (4) would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; or (5) have a project site that can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The nine proposed 1,600-square foot, two-story dwelling units are located on a lot on less than one acre and surrounded by urban uses. The development is fully located within the Attachment No. 1
Resolution No. 2023-15
City limits, is consistent with the applicable General Plan and zoning designations, is fully served by all required utilities, and the site has no value for sensitive or endangered habitat. This type of project is exactly the type of multifamily-use project that is intended and expected for this site per the Lomita Municipal Code and General Plan.
H. The City Council finds that the applicant agrees with the necessity of and accepts all elements, requirements, and conditions of this resolution as being a reasonable manner of preserving, protecting, providing for, and fostering the health, safety, and welfare of the citizenry in general and the persons who work, visit or live in this development in particular.
Section 2. Findings. The City Council finds, after due study and deliberation, that the Tract map qualifies for approval pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act Government Code Sections 66473.5 and 66474 (a through g) and Lomita Municipal Code Section 11-
2.116. The Subdivision Map Act of the California Government Code regulates the subdivision of property. (See Government Code sections 66410, et seq.) Section 66474 states, “a city or county shall deny approval of a tentative map, or Tract map for which a tentative map was not required,” subject to certain specified findings listed in Government Code section 66474. The proposed project does not satisfy any of the reasons articulated in Government Code section 66474 for denial. Therefore, pursuant to Government Code Sections 66473.5 and 66474 (a through g), the proposed Tract map qualifies for approval.
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Lomita hereby approves Tract Map No. 78233 subject to the following conditions:
Section 4. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
GENERAL PROJECT CONDITIONS
1. The conditions of approval within Planning Commission Resolution No. 2021-13.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lomita hereby approves Tract Map No. 78233. The decision of the City Council is final and conclusive as to all things involved.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 18th day of July 2023.
Resolution No. 2023-15
Barry Waite, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
Attachment No. 2